Summer 2021 Opportunities for Career Exploration
All of the opportunities listed are Student Led, meaning students must take the leadership role in applications, etc. Students should speak with their teacher, school counselor, and parents before applying for any of these opportunities.
Be sure to check out the Trident Region’s Youth Apprenticeship program, another amazing career exploration opportunity!
COVID-19 Impact: The opportunities listed on the Summer Career Exploration page are subject to change. Please contact all providers directly to confirm the status of the opportunity offered.
This list is updated regularly – Please bookmark this page and revisit often for the latest information!
| Type | Career Focus | Opportunity | Eligibility | More Info |
| Camp | International Relations | Harvard Undergraduate International Relations Scholars Program (virtual) | Rising 9th – Graduating Seniors | LINK |
| Camp | Robotics | East Cooper CAS VEX Robotics Academy | Rising 7th -12th graders | LINK |
| Camp | Engineering | East Cooper CAS Girl’s Summer Engineering Camp | 24 rising 9th grade girls | LINK |
| Camp | STEM | Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) by NSBE | Rising 4th – 6th graders | LINK |
| Camp | Chemistry | Clemson Chemistry Connections Virtual Camp | Ages 8-12 | LINK |
| Camp | Engineering | Clemson Engineering Design Challenge Virtual Camp | Ages 8-12 | LINK |
| Camp | Physics | Clemson Fun with Physics Virtual Camp | Ages 8-12 | LINK |
| Camp | Health Science | Summer Health Careers Exploration Symposium | Graduating Seniors | LINK |
| Camp | STEM | iTEAMS XTREME Computer Science & Tech Camp | Rising 6th, 7th & 8th graders | LINK |
| Camp | STEM | Lowcountry CREATEng Engineering Camp | Rising 8th & 9th graders | LINK |
| Camp | STEM | GoSciTech @ SC Governor’s School for Science & Math | Rising 8th, 9th, & 10th graders | LINK |
| Camp | IT / STEM | Next IT Girl Summer Series Virtual Camps | Girls ages 8-16 | LINK |
| Camp | Leadership | 4-H Pinckney Leadership Program @ Clemson | Rising 6-12 graders | LINK |
| Camp | Leadership | Riley Institute’s Emerging Public Leaders Camp | Rising Seniors | LINK |
| Camp | STEM | STEM Girls Rock, Presented by NIWC (Virtual) | Rising 8th and 9th grade girls | LINK |
| Camp | Community Service | City of Charleston Youth Volunteer Corps | Students ages 11-18 | LINK |
| Camp | Various | Charleston County Summer Camps | All Ages | LINK |
| Camp | Various | City of Charleston Recreation Department | All Ages | LINK |
| Camp | Journalism / Literacy | Backpack Journalists Summer Adventure Camps Series | All Ages | LINK |
| Camp | Cyber Security | VIRTUAL Palmetto Cybersecurity Summer Camp | Middle & High School | LINK |
| Camp | Computer Science | CHS Digital Corridor CODECamp: Robotics | Age 11-16 | LINK |
| Camp | Computer Science | CHS Digital Corridor CODECamp: Web Dev | Age 11-16 | LINK |
| Camp | Computer Science | CHS Digital Corridor CODECamp: App Dev | Age 11-16 | LINK |
| Camp | Entrepreneurship | “Girl Boss” Camp (Now a Virtual Camp!) | Rising 5th – 7th grade girls | LINK |
| Camp | Various / STEM | USC’s Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series | Rising 6th – 12tth graders | LINK |
| Camp | Architecture | Clemson Architecture Career Summer Academy | Rising 9th – 12th graders | LINK |
| Camp | STEAM | The Citadel STEAM Camp – TREASURE HUNTERS! | Rising 5th – 8th graders | LINK |
| Camp | Cyber / STEM / IT | The Citadel Cybersecurity Camps: Boys Aug 2-6 & Girls Aug-13 | Rising 8th – 12th grades | LINK |
| Employment | Short Term Culinary | GigPro is an app that connects talent with short term experience working in Charleston area restaurants. | Age 18+ | LINK |
| Employment | Various / Municipal | City of Charleston Summer Youth Employment – Apply by May 7 | Age 15+ | LINK |
| Employment | Various | N. Chs Rec Dept seeking summer lifeguards (PAID) | Age 15+ | LINK |
| Employment | Various | Chas County Summer Youth Employment Program (PAID) | Students ages 16-21 | LINK |
| Employment | Various / Retail | Palmetto Goodwill, multiple locations throughout CHS (PAID) | Ages 16+ | LINK |
| Employment | Various | City of Charleston Summer Jobs (Search Keyword Summer) | Graduating Seniors | LINK |
| Employment | Hospitality & Tourism | Charleston RiverDogs Hiring Event Apr 3, 9-12 (PAID) | Age 15+ | LINK |
| Employment | Construction & Manufacturing | JM Steel Corporation offering opportunities for graduating seniors (PAID) | Ages 18+ Graduating Seniors | LINK |
| Employment | Hospitality & Tourism | Sweet Grass Inn at Wild Dunes Resort (PAID) | Ages 17+ | LINK |
| Internship | Construction & Manufacturing | SCDOT Auto / Diesel Tech Internship (PAID) | Ages 17+ (see counselor/career specialist for more info) | LINK |
| Internship | Various Paid Opportunities | Summer Youth Works – Palmetto Community Action Partnership (PAID) | Rising 11th & 12th graders | LINK |
| Internship | Early Childhood Ed | Chas County Park & Rec: Junior Counselor (PAID) | Students ages 13-16 | LINK |
| Internship | Various | Summer Internships with CCSD Depts (PAID) | Rising CCSD Seniors | LINK |
| Internship | Health Science | SC AHEC Summer Careers Academy (PAID) | Graduating Seniors | LINK |
| Internship | Leadership & Horticulture | Greenheart Project Chs Internship (PAID) | Ages 15-19 | LINK |
| Internship | Various | CHS Metro Chamber offering PAID Internships w/ local firms | Graduating Seniors | See School Counselor |
| Pre-Apprenticeship | Construction & Manufacturing | 327 Careers pre-apprenticeship training & placement | Graduating Seniors | LINK |
| Volunteer | Various | SC Aquarium Splash Program | Students ages 13-17 | LINK |
| Volunteer | Various | City of Charleston Youth Volunteer Corp | Rising 7th & 8th | LINK |
| Volunteer | Health Science | VA Hospital Youth Volunteer Program – Deadline June 5 | Ages 14-18 | LINK |
| Volunteer | Horticulture / Building Community | Charleston Parks Conservancy Volunteer Opportunities | Varies by opportunity | LINK |